Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

5b J. K. Rowling. Scholastic Press, 1999. First US Edition. First Printing. SIGNED. Notes Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, follows Harry during his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This installment deepens the series' darker themes as Harry learns that Sirius Black, an escaped convict from the wizarding prison Azkaban, is supposedly after him. Amid lessons, new magical creatures, and growing friendships, Harry uncovers truths about his past and the betrayal that led to his parents' deaths. The story introduces key elements like the Marauder’s Map, Dementors, and Animagi, adding complexity and emotional depth to the wizarding world. The first U.S. edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was published by Scholastic under the Arthur A. Levine Books imprint on September 8, 1999. Designed by Mary GrandPré, the cover art features a dramatic image of Harry and Hermione riding Buckbeak, the hipp